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Oakland, IA

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Population
1,489
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,112 ft
Median Home Value
$160,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$878/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$81,354
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Oakland

Oakland is a quiet, friendly town in southwest Iowa set right along the West Nishnabotna River, about a thirty-minute drive east of Council Bluffs. Families are drawn to the Riverside Community School District, and local landmarks like the Nishna Heritage Museum celebrate the town's railroad and farming roots. It's a great spot for anyone looking for a tight-knit community with easy access to the Omaha metro.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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